Hikaru Nakamura vs Samuel Sevian
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Samuel Sevian (2701)
Hikaru Nakamura and Samuel Sevian have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2015 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Nakamura leads 12 wins to 4, with 10 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (4 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Sevian with White | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz Final |
| Dec 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Italian Game | American Cup Blitz |
| Feb 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Attack | World Rapid 2024 |
| May 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | American Cup Championship |
| Aug 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Aug 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 KO |
| Aug 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 KO |
| Aug 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Dec 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Oct 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-USA |
| Sep 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-USA 63rd |
| Oct 2015 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Las Vegas Millionaire Open |
| Jun 2015 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2015 | Samuel Sevian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-USA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Samuel Sevian?
In 26 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 12 wins, Samuel Sevian has 4 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Samuel Sevian played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Apr 2015 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Samuel Sevian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Open (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.